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4.7 out of 5

Esther Dawney-New

Reviewed June 2019

Lovely walks in varied and interesting locations

This is a short but packed easy walking trip guided by the brilliant knowledgeable and fun Bruno.
From the lush heights overlooking lakes and craters to swimming in natural thermal pools to whale watching this trip has it all. Bruno’s enthusiasm for his country and love of his job meant he was totally engaged with the group. He probably would have crammed more into the itinerary if time had allowed.
The islands of the Azores are stunning and have to be walked to be fully appreciated .

Most Inspirational Moment

There were many wonderful views and no one that absolutely stands out. Laughing with Bruno and the group is a great tonic

Thoughts on Group Leader

Bruno as already mentioned could not have been more interesting , engaging and fun. as a group leader He excelled in holding the group dynamics so that we had fun together but also walked at a pace which suited all.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Be prepared for a full on trip with little spare time or stops. That said, the walking though some longer but gentle uphill was paced well. The long ( 2 hours) down hill is challenging on the knees so would advise poles and decent rough terrain footwear. Take an additional small (folding variety backpack) to leave on the coach for swim wear. If prone to travel sickness take medication and be prepared to take it 2 hours before the late evening ferry trip ( 2 hour choppy trip)

John Cowham

Reviewed June 2019

Great introduction to the dalmatian coast

Positives:
Great young guide who was from the local area.
Excellent routes taking in three islands with some good climbs but not big distances
Well organised with some good hotels

Negatives:
Meal times were quite late so the group was often hungry
Weather was mixed in May, half the days it rained heavily and the other half were hot and sunny

Most Inspirational Moment

The first days riding on hvar stood with a good 10k climb at a kind gradient as well as some lovely villages along the coast.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was quite young (late 20's) but very responsible and well humoured. Always checking to ensure the group was happy without being too much.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Go for it!

Diana Maynard

Reviewed June 2019

Gastronomy, culture, and a few hills

Had an absolute blast on this trip. The cycling is undulating but nothing too difficult, and there are quite a few easy days. Plenty to see and do in addition to the cycling, and the food was absolutely amazing.

Most Inspirational Moment

No particular moment, but I had a fabulous early morning beach run at Paestum Mare with nobody about. The ruins at Paestum are pretty impressive too - go early to avoid the hordes.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Absolutely up there with the best. Nothing was too much trouble for Alessandro - he dealt with everything calmly and efficiently but he was also informative, entertaining, sociable, kind, and generally a delight to be around. We were all amazed how he managed to constantly cycle from the front to the back of the group with ease in order to keep a check on everyone (despite the fact that he was also on a mountain bike). Our support driver/Rafaele was also brilliant - nothing was ever too much trouble for him - always attending to our needs with a smile, acquiring someone an e-bike halfway through the trip, and managing to replace my handlebars on day 2 for ones which suited me better.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Even if you're used to harder trips, it's still a brilliant trip to do anyway. The roads on the Amalfi coast can be quite busy so you do have to cycle carefully and watch out for buses and motorbikes comind round blind corners on the wrong side of the road. The walk to Amalfi on the rest day is fabulous if you don't go to Pompeii (several thousand steps up though, so not for those with dodgy knees). Make sure you bring plenty of cash at the start - ATMs are around but a bit sporadic, and most places prefer cash. There also aren't many shops in the first few days, so bring everything you need (snacks etc).

Andrew Bowden

Reviewed June 2019

Croatia holiday

Good walking, good food and accommodation, good leader, convivial group. Sight seeing was considered to be a little rushed (so we booked a few extra days in Dubrovnik, Split and Zadar on our own)

Most Inspirational Moment

The walls of Dubrovnik and the limestone canyon in Velika Paklenica national park

Thoughts on Group Leader

Very good, friendly and considerate. He coped well with two weak members of the group and found them alternative walks when we did the hardest routes.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Bring walking poles as one or two walks in the National Park were very rough and steep. These were goat tracks not wide paths.

Rachel Lalonde

Reviewed June 2019

cycling the Dalmatian Coast

I really enjoyed the itinerary. The scenery was excellent, the hotels choices were good as well.
The hotel in Split (hotel Bellevue) on Day 1 was a bit rough around the edges but it was in a fantastic location. All the other hotels were great choices and great locations too.
I did find the last day of cycling too easy and too short. This was only 20k and it should have been at least 40k for a level 3 trip.

Most Inspirational Moment

The experience of cycling through the towns and through vineyards and seeing the locals do things all by hand and the natural beauty really made it special for me.

Thoughts on Group Leader

our Leader Boyjan was very good. He was very knowledgeable and fun to ride with. He encouraged the ones that needed extra help doing those hills and was always available to ask questions etc.

Advice for Potential Travellers

the one thing that i might say is make sure you know how to "ride" a bike. Everyone knows how to ride but does not really know how to maneuver the gears and how to take a hill up or down. A quick lesson at a bike shop might be a good idea before you leave you you understand how a bike works. not everyone knew how to "ride" a bike in my group and it caused a bit of stress for some until they understood their bike.

Diane Ross

Reviewed June 2019

Amazing Trip-

The Cilento/Amalfi cycling trip was wonderful. Alessandro our guide went above and beyond to make it a great experience. He was outstanding.The countryside was beautiful and the rides were great!

Most Inspirational Moment

Conversations with some of the other members of the group.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was simply the best-always making sure we were taken care of in every respect. He was enthusiastic and a really wonderful person to connect with.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you are in good shape otherwise get an ebike! Make sure you bring some cash as some places will not take card for drinks etc.

Diane Ross

Reviewed June 2019

Amazing Trip-

The Cilento/Amalfi cycling trip was wonderful. Alessandro our guide went above and beyond to make it a great experience. He was outstanding.The countryside was beautiful and the rides were great!

Most Inspirational Moment

Conversations with some of the other members of the group.

Thoughts on Group Leader

He was simply the best-always making sure we were taken care of in every respect. He was enthusiastic and a really wonderful person to connect with.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Make sure you are in good shape otherwise get an ebike! Make sure you bring some cash as some places will not take card for drinks etc.

Henri Kennedy

Reviewed May 2019

Thanks for a fantastic trip

I loved every minute of this adventure. Albania is somewhere I’ve not been to before, nor had any of my friends, and it did not disappoint. It is a beautiful country with welcoming people and cycling is the best way to see it. It’s as yet unspoilt by too much modern development and is like stepping back in time but in a good way.

Most Inspirational Moment

The sense of achievement of cycling up the ascents and the beautiful views all the way up and from the top.

Thoughts on Group Leader

Erlis (Rizvanolli) was a phenomenal leader. He had the perfect balance of being caring and being chilled. I think he is one of life's genuinely really lovely human beings. What an asset he is to Exodus and a fantastic ambassador for his country which he clearly loves.

Advice for Potential Travellers

I took my own pedals and cleats which I think in hindsight was a mistake. The bikes provided aren't road bikes, they're hybrid bikes by necessity and I fund my chain sometimes came off unexpectedly, so its a bit dangerous when you're clipped in as you could fall before you can release your feet. I changed the pedals back to clipless after a bit and found this a much better and safer arrangement. Also take layers as it can get chilly as you climb. Take a few energy gels or bars as I got a bit hungry.

Christine Meusz

Reviewed May 2019

Lots to see and lots of food

This is a busy week with a lot crammed in to a short space of time. As you would expect, a lot of the scheduled activities are food and drink related but there’s also some sightseeing. After two nights in Palermo, you transfer to a different hotel every night so there’s little in the way of down time but you certainly get a flavour of Sicilian life and culture – and, of course, food! The hotels were a bit of a mixed bag – some better than others but all of them were adequate for one night – we particularly liked the Hotel Carmine in Marsala.

Most Inspirational Moment

Probably the (optional) walk at the top of Mt Etna with stunning views. And, although I wouldn't describe it as inspirational, we really enjoyed the cookery lesson - and eating the results!

Thoughts on Group Leader

Rosario was friendly, helpful and knowledgable, ensuring everyone got the best out of the trip. As the only vegetarian/pescatarian on the trip, he had made sure that the organisers of the scheduled food tastings and activities (such as the cookery lesson) were prepared with suitable options for me.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Travel light - there are lots of opportunities to purchase food and drink to take home so you'll need room in your suitcase.

Lynn Simpson

Reviewed May 2019

Captivating China

Superb trip with plenty to see and do. The Great Wall is amazing, the Terracotta Warriors fascinating as was the Han Yangling Mausoleum. The Shanghai Museum should really be included and not optional. The visit to the Giant Panda breeding research base was great. Plenty of exercise to work off the effects of the delicious food with walking the Wall, dancing in the park, cycling the walls at Xi’an and cycling through the stunning scenery of Yangshuo.

Most Inspirational Moment

Walking the Great Wall Giant Panda breeding research base

Thoughts on Group Leader

Peter was very knowledgable and organised. He always had a smile on his face. He organised a cake and celebrations for my husband’s birthday. Alan still talks about the longevity noodles. Thanks Peter.

Advice for Potential Travellers

Well worth the effort and hassle of getting a visa.

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